Westmorland and Furness Council are set to host a series of climate events across Westmorland and Furness throughout October to help shape and inform Part Two of its Climate Action Plan. The Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate and Biodiversity, Councillor Giles Archibald, will be hosting five climate conversations including Barrow, Kendal, Penrith, Ulverston as well… Continue reading Council to host series of climate conversation events

Cumbria Police’s new Roads Policing Unit lead a multi-agency Week of Action last week, which saw hundreds of vehicles stopped and more than 20 drivers arrested for being over the limit for drink or drugs. New Roads Policing Unit launched as officers tackle the Fatal Four – Cumbria Constabulary The Week of Action ran from… Continue reading Drink drivers, drug drivers and distracted drivers targeted by police and partners in Roads Policing Unit launch week

Northern has issued a warning to hen, stag and sten parties about unacceptable behaviour as it launches its ‘groups winter sale’. The train operator, whose network covers towns, cities, seaside resorts and rural locations popular for pre-wedding and civil ceremony celebrations, has asked these groups to be mindful of other customers, moderate their alcohol in-take… Continue reading Northern issues a warning to hen, stag and sten parties as it launches 75%-off ‘groups winter sale’

Cumbria Police are investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Mill Lane, Walney, between the hours of 8pm and 9pm on Wednesday 4 October 2023. The incident involved a teenage boy being approached by two other teenagers on push bikes who were verbally abusive. It’s believed two other unknown members of the public… Continue reading Local Appeals – Verbal abuse, Mill Lane, Walney

A dedicated team targeting rural and wildlife crime has conducted four warrants under the Animal Welfare Act and Wildlife and Countryside Act in Cumbria yesterday (5 Oct). The Rural Crime Team which launched last month supported by officers from Whitehaven and Barrow Neighbourhood Policing Teams, North and West Tactical Support, Dog Handler and the RSPCA… Continue reading Arrest made during Rural Crime Team warrants

Barrow-in-Furness, UK – BAE Systems is due to move a heavy load by road on Friday, 6 October.   A transport vehicle is due to leave the Central Yard at approximately 9.30am and travel down Bridge Road to the Devonshire Dock Complex.   The move will take around an hour and Cumbria Constabulary will operate… Continue reading BAE Systems is due to move a heavy load by road today

Cumberland Council is set to transform the way it procures homecare services with an innovative new Homecare Framework, providing flexible and reliable 24-hour care options while maintaining high-quality services tailored to individual needs. Plans include the implementation of a new framework that allows for more flexible contracts and enables the Council to work with Care… Continue reading Cumberland Council agrees innovative plan for homecare services

Ulverston Town Council are delighted to be supporting the End Period Poverty Scheme by introducing free sanitary products in toilets in the town. Mayor of Ulverston, Michelle Scrogham, has funded the relaunch of the scheme in the town through her Mayors Charity Fund. She said “I had hoped that following Scotland’s decision to provide free… Continue reading Free sanitary products now available in toilets around the town centre